1922 Rotogravure World War I America Unknown Soldier Coffin USS Olympia Ceremony

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of America's 'unknown warrior' returning to the states on the ship Olympia. The caption writes, "Casket containing the body of America's 'unknown' dead as it rested on the Olympia with a guard of two sailors before being taken ashore for the journey to the capitol." The bottom shows the coffin being unloaded from the ship at the Navy Yard in Washington, D. C. Shown to the right is Secretary Denby, General Pershing, Admiral Countz and General LeJeune. CONDITIONThis 89+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse. Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Sepia Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 15 inches; 25 x 38 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, g